SIRS update in Boca Raton
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We arrange and coordinate SIRS updates for condo and co-op associations in Boca Raton, working to the rules of the City of Boca Raton Building Recertification Department from the first notice to the final report.
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- Inspections by Florida-licensed engineers and architects
- Milestone, SIRS and recertification deadlines
The short answer
A SIRS must be redone at least every 10 years, and in Boca Raton the local inspection cycle is the natural point to update it. Boca recertifies at 30 years, or 25 within three miles of the coast, with threshold buildings at 30. Boca Raton's recertification program dates from Ordinance 5589 of 24 August 2021, before the state law.
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Who this is for
Boards that financed milestone repairs or reserves with a loan, line of credit or special assessment after their last study, and boards preparing a budget that will not follow the existing funding plan.
When to update the SIRS in Boca Raton
- Covered buildings recertify at 30 years, or at 25 years for condo and co-op properties within three miles of a coastline as defined in s. 376.031; threshold buildings recertify at 30 years.
- Palm Beach County, home to Boca Raton, was one of the three counties with the most required Phase 2 inspections in 2024.
- Once the city finds the report sufficient, the owner has 365 days to start the repairs under permit, unless the Building Official or engineer of record sets a shorter time, and the repair permit must stay active. After the work, the engineer re-inspects and files a sealed letter or amended report.
- The guidelines single out underground and lower-level garages, citing low ground elevation, a shallow and rising water table, porous ground and a corrosive coastal environment, and add an inspection of how the garage has been maintained.
- The city publishes a revised backlog schedule and a Building Recertification Schedule for 2027 to 2031, which it says may be amended.
How we handle SIRS updates in Boca Raton
Boca Raton's checklists ask for separate structural and electrical safety reports, and both systems are SIRS items. When the recertification falls inside the five years before the SIRS, we give the reserve professional both reports and the photos filed with the city, which keeps the study tied to the building's real condition.[1][5]
Permits in Boca Raton
- City of Boca Raton Building Division: Building Recertification Inspection Program notices, schedule and filings
What triggers an update?
- A special assessment, line of credit or loan adopted after the last study
- A proposed budget that does not align with the funding plan in the latest study
- Resuming reserve contributions after a post-milestone pause, which requires a new SIRS first
- The 10-year cycle, which calls for a new study
Why updates matter for loans and lines of credit
A line of credit or loan used for SIRS items must be big enough to cover any previously waived or unfunded reserve amounts, must be immediately available to the board, and must be disclosed in the annual financial statement and to prospective buyers. The updated study shows how that money fits the reserve plan.[5]
| Topic | Rule in Boca Raton | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Local program | Boca Raton's recertification program dates from Ordinance 5589 of 24 August 2021, before the state law. | City of Boca Raton |
| Notice | Boca sends its Notice of Required Inspection at least 365 days before the deadline. | Boca Raton guidelines |
| Fees | The city charges $500 per recertification. | City of Boca Raton |
| Filing | Recertification is filed online or by mail to the Building Recertification Department. | City of Boca Raton |
| Report deadline | Boca's engineers give the city three business days' notice of each inspection, and drafts go to the city too. | Boca Raton guidelines |
| Report deadline | An insufficient report can be corrected within 30 days, up to three times. | Boca Raton guidelines |
Frequently asked questions
When should a Boca Raton association update its SIRS?
Covered buildings recertify at 30 years, or at 25 years for condo and co-op properties within three miles of a coastline as defined in s. 376.031; threshold buildings recertify at 30 years. Updating after major repairs keeps the reserve schedule honest about what has already been replaced.
Is Boca Raton on a 25 or 30-year schedule?
Condo and co-op properties within three miles of a coastline recertify at 25 years, others at 30, and threshold buildings at 30.
Where can we see when our Boca Raton building is due?
The city publishes a recertification schedule for 2027 to 2031 and a revised backlog schedule on its program page.
Sources
- Building Recertification Inspection Program, City of Boca Raton, City of Boca Raton. Accessed October 28, 2026.
- Chapter 2022-269, Laws of Florida (SB 4-D), approved May 26 2022, Florida Department of State / Laws of Florida. Accessed October 27, 2026.
- Milestone Inspection Reporting Data 2024 and 2025, Report 26-04, July 2026, Florida Legislature, OPPAGA. Accessed October 27, 2026.
- Recertification Guidelines, Building Recertification Inspection Program, City of Boca Raton. Accessed October 28, 2026.
- s. 718.112, Florida Statutes (2026): Bylaws, including (2)(f) budget and reserves, (2)(g) SIRS, (2)(h) milestone inspections, The Florida Senate. Accessed October 28, 2026.
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